Dining
Yozakura Bijin
Stunning decor and comforting food highlight this Ikebukuro theme restaurant
Kura-Kura
The land of shochu gets a craft beer infusion
Cooking the Books
Metropolis rounds up the latest culinary-themed titles to hit stores in Japan
Tsuge
Yakitori gets a creative twist in an unexpected location
La Valenciana
This new tapas bar could do with a little more flair
Akiko Tomoda
Sake Sommelier and Wine Advisor
Hanabusa
Enjoy traditional cooking—and service—at this Soto-Kanda hideaway
Rock-A-Hula
Get a taste of Hawaii in Yokohama
En
This izakaya chain offers inventive food and a contemporary setting
Gamuso
Musicians, artists and noise makers converge on this Asagaya hotspot
Anniversary Eats
Yokohama Restaurants Are Cooking Up a Storm in Celebration of Y150
The Cat and Cask
A latter-day publican keeps it local in Toshima-ku
Splitz Aoyama
This Suntory - endorsed bar puts a trendy spin on a classic salaryman tipple
Brasserie Chennai
Creative South Indian cooking soothes the palate in Akasaka
Izarra
Get a taste of the Mediterranean at this diminutive Koenji bar
La Terrasse
An enviable location only goes so far at this upscale rooftop retreat
Rouben Gyoza Kan
Enjoy dumplings to die for in Shinjuku
The Great Indoors
Escape the summer heat at these matsuri-inspired food courts
Goss
Wine and dine—in sample-sized portions—at this Ginza bar
Cookcoop Cafe
Enjoy a taste of home in Shinjuku’s trendy new shopping mecca
Jaime Pastor
Japan is just beginning to discover the delights of Iberico ham, says the Asia rep of a renowned Spanish food company
Gindaco
Enjoy bite-size tastes of Kansai in Ginza